Despite this emotive case going on, plenty of other people have been dealt with at Truro Magistrates' Court this week.

The court deals with a huge variety of cases, ranging from petty crimes such as shoplifting to serious offences that eventually end up in long prison sentences.

Between Bodmin and Truro, the courts handle all the criminal cases in Cornwall. Everyone who has been charged with an offence, from the least to the most serious, appears first of all before the magistrates.

All offences come before the magistrates, although the more serious ones are sent up to the crown court.

If a defendant pleads guilty they could be sentenced straight away or have the matter put back for a pre-sentence report. If they deny the allegations against them the case will be adjourned for a trial.

There are typically two or even three courts running just at Truro Magistrates' Court.

The courts are open to anyone and our reporters attend just like any other member of the public. As most people have jobs and can not spend their time at court, the media has always acted as the eyes and ears of the public.

Between August 8 and at Callington pursued a course of conduct which amounted to the harassment and which you knew or ought to have known amounted to the harassment of her by sending repeated texts and telephone calls

Restraining order made. Fined £311. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £31. To pay costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Jordan Patrick Francis Allen

Trekenning Point

St Columb Major

25

On July 8 in St Columb Major destroyed a mobile phone to the value belonging to Sharol Gilbert.

On July 8 in St Columb Major destroyed a plasterboard wall belonging to a landlord.

Discharged conditionally for six months. To pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £20.

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On February 21 was drunk in Penzance in breach of a criminal behaviour order.

On February 21 damaged a Vauxhall Astra belonging to Ashley Ellis.

Community order made. Three week 8pm to 8am curfew. Must also complete a rehabilitation activity requirement.

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Jessica Marjorie Ivy Thompson

St Petroc’s Society

Truro

30

On April 15 were drunk and disorderly in Truro.

On April 15 assault police sergeant Grigg.

Discharged conditionally for six months. To pay compensation of £75.00.

Casey Stewart Woodhead

No fixed abode

27

Between August and October in St Austell assaulted a woman by beating her. (Three similar charges)

And criminal damage.

Committed to prison for 14 weeks suspended for two years. Reason: Offence so serious. Reason for custody: Domestic violence, breach of trust and a whole series of offences against the same person. A child was present on at least one occasion. Violence included kicking on ground, pulling of hair, dragging the victim and inflicting sustained injuries including black eye, nose bleed and bumps to the head.